Spatio-temporal analysis of aerosol concentration over Saudi Arabia using satellite remote sensing techniques

Aerosols are a principal factor in altering climatic dynamics both at regional and global scales. Saudi Arabia is highly affected by aerosols particulates mainly due to the frequent sand and dust storm events in the region. In this context, this study examined Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectrora...

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Main Authors:	Ali, Md. Arfan, Assiri, Mazen Ebraheem
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Language:	English
Published:	Penerbit UKM 2016
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spelling	ukm-99272017-01-11T02:17:00Z http://journalarticle.ukm.my/9927/ Spatio-temporal analysis of aerosol concentration over Saudi Arabia using satellite remote sensing techniques Ali, Md. Arfan Assiri, Mazen Ebraheem Aerosols are a principal factor in altering climatic dynamics both at regional and global scales. Saudi Arabia is highly affected by aerosols particulates mainly due to the frequent sand and dust storm events in the region. In this context, this study examined Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) Deep Blue (DB) Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) variability both from Terra and Aqua satellites and its relationship with temperature for the period 2002-2007.A comparison between Terra and Aqua DB AOD products were also made in this study. The annual mean AOD analysis based on Terra and Aqua showed a decreasing and increasing trend respectively. Results of the study also showed that the temperature had a strong correlation with Terra DB AOD (r =0.79) than Aqua DB AOD (r =0.68). Overall, DB algorithm was found to be well enough for the assessment of aerosol variability to be conducted over Saudi Arabia. Penerbit UKM 2016-03 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://journalarticle.ukm.my/9927/1/1x.geografia-mac16-arfanali-bi-edam%20%282%29.pdf Ali, Md. Arfan and Assiri, Mazen Ebraheem (2016) Spatio-temporal analysis of aerosol concentration over Saudi Arabia using satellite remote sensing techniques. GEMA: Online Journal of Language Studies, 12 (4). pp. 1-11. ISSN 1675-8021 http://www.ukm.my/geografia/v2/index.php?cont=a&item=2&thn=2016&vol=12&issue=4&ver=loc
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description	Aerosols are a principal factor in altering climatic dynamics both at regional and global scales. Saudi Arabia is highly affected by aerosols particulates mainly due to the frequent sand and dust storm events in the region. In this context, this study examined Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) Deep Blue (DB) Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) variability both from Terra and Aqua satellites and its relationship with temperature for the period 2002-2007.A comparison between Terra and Aqua DB AOD products were also made in this study. The annual mean AOD analysis based on Terra and Aqua showed a decreasing and increasing trend respectively. Results of the study also showed that the temperature had a strong correlation with Terra DB AOD (r =0.79) than Aqua DB AOD (r =0.68). Overall, DB algorithm was found to be well enough for the assessment of aerosol variability to be conducted over Saudi Arabia.
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author	Ali, Md. Arfan Assiri, Mazen Ebraheem
spellingShingle	Ali, Md. Arfan Assiri, Mazen Ebraheem Spatio-temporal analysis of aerosol concentration over Saudi Arabia using satellite remote sensing techniques
author_facet	Ali, Md. Arfan Assiri, Mazen Ebraheem
author_sort	Ali, Md. Arfan
title	Spatio-temporal analysis of aerosol concentration over Saudi Arabia using satellite remote sensing techniques
title_short	Spatio-temporal analysis of aerosol concentration over Saudi Arabia using satellite remote sensing techniques
title_full	Spatio-temporal analysis of aerosol concentration over Saudi Arabia using satellite remote sensing techniques
title_fullStr	Spatio-temporal analysis of aerosol concentration over Saudi Arabia using satellite remote sensing techniques
title_full_unstemmed	Spatio-temporal analysis of aerosol concentration over Saudi Arabia using satellite remote sensing techniques
title_sort	spatio-temporal analysis of aerosol concentration over saudi arabia using satellite remote sensing techniques
publisher	Penerbit UKM
publishDate	2016
url	http://journalarticle.ukm.my/9927/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/9927/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/9927/1/1x.geografia-mac16-arfanali-bi-edam%20%282%29.pdf
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Spatio-temporal analysis of aerosol concentration over Saudi Arabia using satellite remote sensing techniques

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